Going from S3 to S6

[babo456]

Hello,

I am considering selling my S3 8P and buying a V10 S6.

My S3 is stage 1.

Both cars have simlar BHP per ton ratings S3 is 200 vs 225.

My question is would I notice any performance difference?

S6 is obviously bigger heavier etc

The main reason for a change is that I have fallen in love with the S6 with a Milltek fitted. Just gets my pulse going!

Thoughts?

[Dr G]

Totally different driving experience; S3 is a little bit of a fizz bang. Very compact, boost heavy with lots of mid range torque. Quite exploitable on little UK roads.

S6 is a much bigger beast, the V10 needs plenty of space to really stretch its legs and the delivery is very linear. Muscle all the way through the rev range. On big roads it's very quick indeed but on the little twisties where an S3 is fast it can feel a little unwieldy. Which suits you better only you can decide.

[X5TUU]

The s6 (or mine at least) is scary on quick twisties and keeps you on the edge, you get the def feeling that if you aren't giving it the attention it deserves on the road placement it will bite you, and without good rubber it won't handle well at all (the previous owner of mine had fitted cheapo Sunny tyres and it slid in all but the slowest of turns)

That being said I do love it, and can't see myself getting rid of it anytime soon

[fcuk1_6]

Having come from an Evo and Scooby myself (smallish, powerful turbocharged cars) I test drove the S6 and S8 V10 and found them too big/cumbersome and didn't feel as powerful as figures suggested. I then took a drive of a B8 S4 and found it more fitting for my requirements so might be worth having a shot of one of them before setting your heart on a S6, can also be tuned to over 480bhp easily ;-)